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2011 Dodge Durango Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Dodge Durango has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 800 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Dodge Durango. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Dodge Durango owner complaints

Owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Durango, describing incidents dated November 17, 2010 to September 23, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 514 complaints
Engine 185 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 135 complaints
Service Brakes 83 complaints
Power Train 51 complaints
Unknown or Other 50 complaints

Of the 800 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 57 a fire; across all 800 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11766947 · Filed September 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the…
ODI #11766462 · Filed September 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal became extremely firm however, the contact was able to avoid a crash and pulled over to the shoulder. The brake was inoperable. The traction icon was displayed with the vehicle with the wiggly lines…
ODI #11759386 · Filed August 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump relay was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System); however, the failure…

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Owner-reported

2011 Dodge Durango mileage at failure

598 of the 800 complaints on file for the 2011 Dodge Durango give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Electrical System	Median 70,000 miles	Middle half 50,000–95,000 miles	Based on 412 complaints
Engine	Median 70,000 miles	Middle half 45,000–110,000 miles	Based on 146 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	Median 55,000 miles	Middle half 45,000–75,000 miles	Based on 98 complaints
Service Brakes	Median 65,000 miles	Middle half 45,000–80,000 miles	Based on 33 complaints
Power Train	Median 50,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–80,000 miles	Based on 40 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Dodge Durango in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE19-014: Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Closed February 25, 2026
Recall Query RQ15-003: Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
Closed July 6, 2016
- Recall 15V-879
Defect Petition DP14-004: Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Closed July 24, 2015
Engineering Analysis EA14-001: Headliner Fires
Closed August 12, 2014
- Recall 14V-391
Preliminary Evaluation PE13-027: Headliner Fires
Closed January 14, 2014

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Pump Relay May Fail Resulting In a Stall

NHTSA #19V813000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported November 14, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 528,594 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign V62 · Owners notified December 10, 2020 · Vehicles built August 23, 2010 – August 19, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield

NHTSA #17V572000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported September 18, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 646,394 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign T59 · Owners notified November 10, 2017 · Vehicles built January 5, 2010 – September 8, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

Safety consequence

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall

NHTSA #17V435000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported July 10, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 442,214 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign T36 · Owners notified February 12, 2018 · Vehicles built August 23, 2010 – June 26, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire

NHTSA #15V879000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 28, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 389,252 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R71 · Owners notified July 28, 2016 · Vehicles built December 3, 2009 – September 1, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Safety consequence

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall

NHTSA #14V634000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 435,081 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign P60 · Owners notified February 27, 2015 · Vehicles built April 22, 2010 – January 2, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall

NHTSA #14V530000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported September 4, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 189,206 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign P54 · Owners notified December 19, 2014 · Vehicles built January 5, 2010 – July 20, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V391000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported July 2, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 653,562 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign P36 · Owners notified August 25, 2014 · Vehicles built January 5, 2010 – December 11, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

Safety consequence

If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Power Brake Assist

NHTSA #14V154000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported April 1, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 646,498 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign P14 · Owners notified May 30, 2014 · Vehicles built January 5, 2010 – September 8, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.

Safety consequence

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

5 investigations

2011 Dodge Durango SUV RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

4 investigations

800 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge Durango.

Engine

ODI #11766947

Incident: September 23, 2026 · Filed: September 25, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the left side of the engine. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted after a previous engine repair and that the failure persisted. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer was aware of the failure and covered the repair under a warranty instead of replacing the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via the telephone. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11766462

Incident: September 21, 2026 · Filed: September 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal became extremely firm however, the contact was able to avoid a crash and pulled over to the shoulder. The brake was inoperable. The traction icon was displayed with the vehicle with the wiggly lines. The vehicle was restarted moments later. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The Police were on the scene and attempted to assist. There was sulfur and a burned odor after the failure. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, and the failure was confirmed and was associated with the brake booster. The brake booster was losing vacuum pressure. The brake booster was destroyed by water internally. The manufacturer recall customer service was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired in 2018 under recall T59. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

Electrical System

ODI #11759386

Incident: August 3, 2026 · Filed: August 25, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump relay was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that power was reaching the relay but not exiting the relay, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System) by another dealer who incorrectly rewired the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee was required to perform a diagnostic test. The contact informed the dealer that the vehicle had been operable until recently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11745183

Incident: June 18, 2026 · Filed: June 19, 2026

Car shut off whike driving and couldn't control the vehicle

Electrical System

ODI #11744294

Incident: July 4, 2025 · Filed: June 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the failure was like the failure listed in the recall notification. The contact stated the local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

Electrical System; Structure; Engine

ODI #11739932

Fire

Incident: May 22, 2026 · Filed: May 25, 2026

To whom it may concern, On [XXX] at around [XXX] PST, I was taking my car to get a car wash at Quick Quack Car Wash located in [XXX] . While waiting in line for the other cars to go in, all of sudden I see a huge fire flame shoot out from under the hood. My car was on full fire extremely rapidly, in front of the multiple cars and near the entrance of this car wash, while this car was in fire I ran inside and asked the personnel for a fire extinguisher, to consume the flames coming out of the hood, as I was extremely concerned about the safety and personnel of this location. As soon as I got the extinguisher, I ran towards the car and started spraying powder everywhere I saw flames coming out from top of the hood and under the car, as flames and melted material dropped down from under the car. When I saw the flames got contained, I saw a water hose near the entrance in which I went and turn on and ran to continue pouring water into the engine bay compartment in order to make sure the fire was fully contained. All I could say is that I was very scared and extremely worried that this car could explode in front of this business with all the people working there. As soon I put the fire out, my friend help me push it out of the way into the much larger empty parking lot in order for the business to continue to conduct their business. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service Brakes

ODI #11698315

Incident: November 3, 2025 · Filed: November 8, 2025

Had an oil check in which they checked the breaks. Reported breaks as a 3. They recommended new brake pads. I only put 6000 miles on the car since I purchased it. It has 24747 miles and needs new rear brakes. I spoke to the service rep Jake and he could not do anything to help with repair. Feel like there is a problem with rear brakes going bad

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11685364

Incident: August 22, 2025 · Filed: September 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine overheated after idling for 10 minutes. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the upper and lower coolant hoses and the thermostat; however, the failure persisted, and the coolant reservoir was significantly hot. A second mechanic diagnosed that the head gasket had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic to be diagnosed. The used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11682639

Incident: August 19, 2025 · Filed: August 24, 2025

My car has had 2 repairs for fuel pump relay issues. 2014 and 2020. recently, I noticed while driving my car will stall while accelerating on the highway. I had to pull over into emergency lane 3 times during 1 trip before, because the car stalled while driving. Just recently I noticed and took videos/pictures of the car going 40 mph but the RPM moving sporadically between 0-7000. It has always felt like a fuel pump issue but dodge servicers does not know whats going on. There was never a warning light until it stalled recently. Red lightning bolt popped up. I have pictures if that also.

Electrical System

ODI #11671200

Incident: June 28, 2025 · Filed: July 4, 2025

I was driving on the freeway and my battery light came on on the dash and lost power to engine and smelled electrical burning in the engine. Safely exited freeway and found the alternator was smoking really bad. Had to get the suv towed home.

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